PhD Oral/Written PhD Oral/Written EnglishEnglish Week TwoWeek Two

Please place your Please place your homework in the homework in the piles at the front piles at the front of the room.of the room.

PLEASEPLEASE remember to put remember to put your complete your complete name (English name (English first name & first name &

Chinese family Chinese family name) on name) on ALLALL assignments!!assignments!!

Today’s ScheduleToday’s Schedule AttendanceAttendance Small Talk ActivitySmall Talk Activity Alternatives and PreferencesAlternatives and Preferences Grade Debate (if time allows)Grade Debate (if time allows)

BREAKBREAK PronunciationPronunciation The Writing ProcessThe Writing Process

FormalFormal::

It was very nice to meet you. Good-bye.It was very nice to meet you. Good-bye.

InformalInformal::

See you next week!See you next week!

So long!So long!

FormalFormal::

How are you?How are you?

InformalInformal::

How have you been doing?How have you been doing?

How’s it going?How’s it going?

Saying HelloSaying Hello

Saying Saying GoodbyeGoodbye

Starting a ConversationStarting a Conversation

Comment on the:Comment on the: WeatherWeather

Nice day, isn’t it!Nice day, isn’t it! Horrible weather we’re having!Horrible weather we’re having!

ActivityActivity This is a great party, isn’t it?This is a great party, isn’t it? I hope this course will be interesting.I hope this course will be interesting. This line is taking forever!This line is taking forever! I really hope that the Portland Trailblazers I really hope that the Portland Trailblazers

win!!win!! Local News/HappeningsLocal News/Happenings

Useful Phrases For Useful Phrases For Starting a ConversationStarting a ConversationExcuse me; is anyone sitting here?Excuse me; is anyone sitting here?Say, don’t I know you from somewhere? Say, don’t I know you from somewhere? Excuse me; could you help me. I’m looking for…Excuse me; could you help me. I’m looking for…I couldn’t help overhearing I couldn’t help overhearing

– did you mention – did you mention something about??something about??

________________________________________________________________________________Hello… It’s been a Hello… It’s been a

long time.long time.Fancy meeting Fancy meeting

you here.you here.

Small Talk TopicsSmall Talk TopicsWeatherWeather

Current EventsCurrent Events

JobJobYES!!YES!!

How much did you pay for your shirt?How much did you pay for your shirt?

How much do you earn??How much do you earn??

How old are you?How old are you?

Are you married?Are you married?

How much do you weigh?How much do you weigh?

HobbiesHobbies

Dialogue CardsDialogue Cards Find the classmate who has the matching Find the classmate who has the matching

number.number. Read the situation together.Read the situation together. The person who is taller will start the The person who is taller will start the

conversation.conversation. Talk for 2-3 minutes and be sure to use Talk for 2-3 minutes and be sure to use

proper greetings, goodbyes, and small talk proper greetings, goodbyes, and small talk topics for Westerners.topics for Westerners.

Language You Can Use:Language You Can Use:Asking About Asking About AlternativesAlternatives

Page 5Page 5 If I can’t…, will it be possible to…?If I can’t…, will it be possible to…?If I can’t fix my computer today, will it be possible to finish If I can’t fix my computer today, will it be possible to finish

my paper tomorrow?my paper tomorrow?

What if…? Will I be able to…?What if…? Will I be able to…?What if I can’t go to Miss Taskinen’s office hours? Will I What if I can’t go to Miss Taskinen’s office hours? Will I

be able to ask her my questions?be able to ask her my questions?

Do you know of any other…?Do you know of any other…?Do you know of any other English classes that are open?Do you know of any other English classes that are open?

Language You Can Use:Language You Can Use:Stating PreferencesStating Preferences

I would much rather…than…I would much rather…than…I would much rather do extra assignments than I would much rather do extra assignments than

take the chance of not learning the material.take the chance of not learning the material. I prefer to…so that…I prefer to…so that…I prefer to read novels in English so that I can I prefer to read novels in English so that I can

improve my English ability.improve my English ability. I think it’s much better for me to…than to…I think it’s much better for me to…than to…I think it’s much better for me to spend time I think it’s much better for me to spend time

reading books in English than to read books in reading books in English than to read books in Chinese.Chinese.

Using New LanguageUsing New Language

Pages 6-7Pages 6-7 In today’s “work groups” you will be In today’s “work groups” you will be

asked to look at a situation from each asked to look at a situation from each category (category (asking about alternatives/ asking about alternatives/ stating preferencesstating preferences) and talk about how ) and talk about how you will respondyou will respond

USE THE PHRASES FROM PAGE 5USE THE PHRASES FROM PAGE 5 You will be asked to share with the classYou will be asked to share with the class

Using New LanguageUsing New Language

ExamplesExamples#1 (Asking about Alternatives)- What if I take one #1 (Asking about Alternatives)- What if I take one

of these other classes? Will I be able to take of these other classes? Will I be able to take these if I don’t take the test? Do you know of these if I don’t take the test? Do you know of any other classes which don’t require that I any other classes which don’t require that I pass the test?pass the test?

#1 (Stating preferences)- I prefer to have a good #1 (Stating preferences)- I prefer to have a good teacher who gives a lot of assignments rather teacher who gives a lot of assignments rather than a poor teacher who gives few than a poor teacher who gives few assignments.assignments.

Using New LanguageUsing New Language

AlternativesAlternatives #2- If the biology class is closed, will it be possible to #2- If the biology class is closed, will it be possible to

take another science class? What if the biology class take another science class? What if the biology class is closed? Will I be able to take another class?is closed? Will I be able to take another class?

#3- Do you know of any other sociology professors #3- Do you know of any other sociology professors who would be understanding? If I can’t get her class, who would be understanding? If I can’t get her class, will it be possible to find another professor like her?will it be possible to find another professor like her?

#4- What if I drop the class? Will I be able to return #4- What if I drop the class? Will I be able to return the book? If I drop the class, will I be able to return the book? If I drop the class, will I be able to return the book?the book?

Using New LanguageUsing New Language

Stating PreferencesStating Preferences #2- I would much rather talk to the teacher #2- I would much rather talk to the teacher

than drop the class.than drop the class. #3- I think it’s much better for me to register #3- I think it’s much better for me to register

for another class than to wait for this class.for another class than to wait for this class. #4- I would much rather try to find her in her #4- I would much rather try to find her in her

office than talk to her in her classroom after office than talk to her in her classroom after her class.her class.

The Grade Debate (pg. The Grade Debate (pg. 22)22)

In your groups of four, read information on page 22 In your groups of four, read information on page 22 starting withstarting with ““There are different opinions about using grades to There are different opinions about using grades to

evaluate academic progress…”evaluate academic progress…” Using alternative and preference language discuss Using alternative and preference language discuss

the issue sharing your opinion politely with your the issue sharing your opinion politely with your group.group.

Use the arguments on page 22 as a starting place. Use the arguments on page 22 as a starting place. Please add your own ideas to it.Please add your own ideas to it.

PronunciationPronunciation

BREAKBREAK

The Writing ProcessThe Writing Process

1.1. Prewriting:Prewriting:

2.2. DraftingDrafting

3.3. Review & ReviseReview & Revise

4.4. RewriteRewrite5.5. Review and ReviseReview and Revise

6.6. RewriteRewrite

7.7. Review and ReviseReview and Revise

8.8. Rewrite… Rewrite…

Ideas taken from College Writing: From Paragraph to Essay by Zemach & Rumisek

Pre-writing:Pre-writing:

1.1. Choose a topicChoose a topic2.2. Gather ideaGather idea

- MIND MAP - MIND MAP - FREE WRITE - FREE WRITE

- LISTING- LISTING3.3. Organize your ideasOrganize your ideas

- OUTLINES- OUTLINES- EDIT YOUR BRAINSTORMS- EDIT YOUR BRAINSTORMS

LivingLivingGreenGreen

Plant Trees

Don’t drive a car

Don’t use electricity

Turn off the lights

Dry clothes in the sun

More laws for companies

FREE WRITEFREE WRITETo live green means that I spend less energy and To live green means that I spend less energy and

leave a lower carbon footprint. I can take public leave a lower carbon footprint. I can take public transportation and walk and buy a bicycle. I transportation and walk and buy a bicycle. I can plant trees but I don’t know where to plant can plant trees but I don’t know where to plant them but I could get people to do it with me. I them but I could get people to do it with me. I can also try to use less electricity and waste can also try to use less electricity and waste less water. Maybe something horrible will less water. Maybe something horrible will happen to our earth if we don’t take care of it. happen to our earth if we don’t take care of it. We could charge companies that are not green We could charge companies that are not green a lot of money. Maybe they would stop making a lot of money. Maybe they would stop making so much harmful waste.so much harmful waste.

LISTINGLISTING Living Green:Living Green:

Don’t use electricityDon’t use electricity Save natural resourcesSave natural resources

Recycle paper and plasticRecycle paper and plastic Buy things with less packagingBuy things with less packaging

Fine companies with non-green policiesFine companies with non-green policies Pass laws for higher green standards for Pass laws for higher green standards for

factoriesfactories Plant trees – me and others with mePlant trees – me and others with me Don’t drive – walk and use the bus/subwayDon’t drive – walk and use the bus/subway

Use less

Drive less

Teachers of InfluenceTeachers of Influence Pre-write:Pre-write:

BRAINSTORM for 5 minutes BRAINSTORM for 5 minutes about a teacher who about a teacher who influenced you in a good way.influenced you in a good way.

Think about these questions:Think about these questions: What did they do that had such What did they do that had such

an impact on your life?an impact on your life? What character traits did they have?What character traits did they have? What important things did they teach you?What important things did they teach you? Were you thankful for them at the time?Were you thankful for them at the time? How are you different because of that teacher?How are you different because of that teacher?

Drafting:Drafting:

1.1. Write your essay or paragraph completely.Write your essay or paragraph completely.

2.2. Use your notes and ideas.Use your notes and ideas.

We still are not looking for perfection We still are not looking for perfection !!

Teachers of InfluenceTeachers of Influence

Drafting:Drafting: Using your ideas fromUsing your ideas from

the BRAINSTORM, the BRAINSTORM, please write a paragraph please write a paragraph (5-10 sentences) about (5-10 sentences) about the teacher who influenced you.the teacher who influenced you.

Start with the main idea Start with the main idea then give supporting details.then give supporting details.

Reviewing and Revising:Reviewing and Revising:

1.1. Check what you’ve Check what you’ve written for written for CONTENTCONTENT

2.2. Read it aloudRead it aloud

3.3. Get the opinions of othersGet the opinions of others

4.4. Ask yourself:Ask yourself:

- Is there unneeded information?- Is there unneeded information?

- Is there something I need to add?- Is there something I need to add?

- Is the point of my work clear?- Is the point of my work clear?

Rewriting:Rewriting:

1.1. Add/change the contentAdd/change the content

2.2. Proofread for spelling and grammar errorsProofread for spelling and grammar errors

3.3. Stay in steps 3 and 4 until the writing is Stay in steps 3 and 4 until the writing is clear, powerful, and has few to no errors.clear, powerful, and has few to no errors.

Reviewing the ProcessReviewing the Process

With your partner, fill in the blank on With your partner, fill in the blank on page 4. Try not to look at the information page 4. Try not to look at the information on page 3 unless you get stuck.on page 3 unless you get stuck.

Homework:Homework: Quiz next class (a hint Quiz next class (a hint )) The teacher will make a statement. You will write a The teacher will make a statement. You will write a

reply, either reply, either asking about alternativesasking about alternatives for the situation or for the situation or stating preferencesstating preferences. You must use the phrases learned . You must use the phrases learned today.today. ExampleExample

““I’m sorry, but that Chemistry class is closed.”I’m sorry, but that Chemistry class is closed.” Your Response: “Do you know of any other chemistry classes that Your Response: “Do you know of any other chemistry classes that

are open?”are open?”

Oral Journal #2Oral Journal #2 Written Journal entriesWritten Journal entries

Writing Journal #1: Revise your paragraph about a Writing Journal #1: Revise your paragraph about a teacher who influenced you; write it in your journal.teacher who influenced you; write it in your journal.

Writing Journal #2: How do you celebrate birthdays in Writing Journal #2: How do you celebrate birthdays in China? How does your family celebrate birthdays?China? How does your family celebrate birthdays?

Writing Journal #3 – Your choiceWriting Journal #3 – Your choice

I Am FromI Am FromBy Miss TaskinenBy Miss Taskinen

I am from a family of sixI am from a family of six

From taking care of siblings and growing into good From taking care of siblings and growing into good friends.friends.

I am from the farm, I am from the farm,

Hours spent taking care of cows, goats, & horses,Hours spent taking care of cows, goats, & horses,

From fields to run around in and fresh air to breathe.From fields to run around in and fresh air to breathe.

I am from the small town of BrownsvilleI am from the small town of Brownsville

With safe streets where everyone knows everyoneWith safe streets where everyone knows everyone

I am from an old house filled with the smell of a I am from an old house filled with the smell of a Christmas tree each DecemberChristmas tree each December

And the aroma of turkey at ThanksgivingAnd the aroma of turkey at Thanksgiving

I am from watching fireworks each Fourth of July I am from watching fireworks each Fourth of July at the small city parkat the small city park

And setting off fireworks in our own front yard.And setting off fireworks in our own front yard.

I am from pancakes each Sunday and from I am from pancakes each Sunday and from chocolate chip cottage cheesechocolate chip cottage cheese

From enchiladas and German pancakesFrom enchiladas and German pancakes

I am from ice cream for dessert almost every dayI am from ice cream for dessert almost every day

I am from watching musicals and performing in I am from watching musicals and performing in playsplays

From playing soccer and from smelling rosesFrom playing soccer and from smelling roses

I am from a love of teaching and spending hours I am from a love of teaching and spending hours reading hidden away.reading hidden away.

From playing cards in the evening with my fatherFrom playing cards in the evening with my father

I am from my old friendships and newI am from my old friendships and new

From eating rice and noodles almost everyday From eating rice and noodles almost everyday nownow

And saying ni hao instead of helloAnd saying ni hao instead of hello

Grade Debate (page 21-Grade Debate (page 21-23)23)

Form into groups of Form into groups of 44 according to your card color according to your card color (groups of 4 red cards together; groups of 4 black (groups of 4 red cards together; groups of 4 black cards together)cards together)

Red = Against Grades Red = Against Grades Black = For GradesBlack = For Grades Write out your arguments and supporting Write out your arguments and supporting

statements (page 22-23)statements (page 22-23) You may use the articles to gain other ideas if you You may use the articles to gain other ideas if you

wish.wish.

Grade Debate (page 21-Grade Debate (page 21-23)23)

Reform into groups according to your Reform into groups according to your number. Have a mini-debate about grades number. Have a mini-debate about grades making sure that each side has a chance to making sure that each side has a chance to share their ideas.share their ideas.

Rules for debate:Rules for debate: Listen politely.Listen politely. Respond to the comments and share your own Respond to the comments and share your own

ideas.ideas. Be sure everyone takes a turn to talk/share.Be sure everyone takes a turn to talk/share.